Friday, March 23, 2012

Fresh, Seasonal Ingredients, it's All You Need {Tilapia with Strawberry-Citrus Salsa}

“You don't have to cook fancy

or complicated masterpieces

- just good food from fresh ingredients.” 

Julia Child


My inner Julia has allowed me the ability to cook with whatever is handy and usually it includes some very fresh local ingredients.... this was a great, super-fast weeknight meal.... I served with asparagus & brown rice.  Even your fish hater will have a hard time not smiling at this one.

Tilapia with strawberry-citrus salsa 


WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Salsa:
2 cups finely diced fruit strawberries and oranges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 fresh serrano or jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
Fish:
4 Tilapia fillets {Any mild fish would do}
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt


WHAT YOU DO:
Salsa:
1. Simply combine all ingredients in a medium size bowl and toss gently until well combined. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Let stand to marry while you cook the fish.
Fish:
1. Pat fish dry and season both sides lightly with salt.
2. Place the flour in a shallow bowl or pie plate and dredge fish in flour. Shake off any excess.
3. Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add butter and heat until melted. Reduce heat to medium and add fish to pan. When bottom of fish is golden brown, gently flip fish. approximately 4-5 minutes per side.... the fish will be golden brown and flake easily {test of the corner of the piece that will be yours}.


Serve fish immediately, topping with a generous helping of salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired. YUM!

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23 comments:

  1. This salsa looks absolutely mouth watering - what exquisite flavours :D

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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    1. I'm thinking it would be fab with some pita chips or tostadas as well!

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  2. Great flavor combination, I'll definitely have to try this recipe!

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    1. I took it light on the salsa when I served and everyone added more they loved it so much :) Thanks for stopping by!

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  3. I can't wait to try this salsa! I'm so glad you listen to your inner Julia :)

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    1. Thanks, yeah the Tilapia is really just a vehicle in this recipe :) Although it's an awesome way to foolproof your fish prep too!

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  4. Oh, I adore fish with a fruit salsa! This looks like a perfect dinner!!!

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    1. I have a great Raspberry Tilapia recipe I need to get up here one of these days too!

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  5. I love fish, Tilapia is my go to fish. Love the salsa too. Great meal.

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  6. Fruit salsa is a great way to top off fish, especially with this blend of sweet and heat! Great plating here, kind of wish that that this had been my dinner. Hope you are enjoying the weekend!

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    1. Thanks, I'm starting a petition to extend weekends by a day.... wanna sign?

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  7. I usually cook meat with fruits. I never had fish with fruits. Your recipe looks super! I thing I will give it a try. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. This is a must try, fresh & yummy :) I have a few fruity fish recipes that are definite "go-tos" I'll have to share, Thanks for popping in....

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  8. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my White Choc-Strawberry Easter Cake! I'm an attorney too, but I'm not working for a firm. This fish looks AMAZING...we love tilapia AND berries. Pinning to make this Friday for our Lent dinner!!

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    1. I'm questing my Easter Brunch menu :) I work for myself which allows to to spend some of my day playing on here without a disgruntled boss.... In fact it makes the boss happier! Stop back ;)

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  9. What a great spring-like fish dish ;D
    Thanks for coming to my Potluck Party it was great having you over ;D xoxo
    Ella.

    http://www.lifeologia.com/potluck-party-nutritious-delicious/

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    1. It really is... I have a raspberry one I'm posting MAYBE tomorrow ....equally yum!

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  11. Oooh, I've never had strawberry salsa, sounds delicious! :)

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  12. A new type of salsa with a new type of fish recipe. Great to cook. I would surely like to taste it.

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